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Sunnyside Communities
Sunnyside Communities Named Among Virginia’s Best Retirement Communities
Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce that two of our campuses have been recognized among Virginia Living’s Best...
Healing and Strength: Therapy Options Across Sunnyside Communities
At Sunnyside Communities, wellness is more than a philosophy—it’s a way of life. With therapy services designed to...
Therapy Services at Sunnyside Communities
September 15–21 is National Rehab Awareness Week—a time to celebrate the...
Sunnyside Featured in Senior Housing News
Sunnyside Communities was recently featured in Senior Housing News in an article highlighting a bold vision for the...
Sunnyside Communities President & CEO Josh Lyons Appointed to LeadingAge Virginia Board of Directors
Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that President and CEO Josh Lyons has been elected to the Board of Directors...
Sunnyside Communities Congratulates Barb Frye on Earning NHA Licensure
Sunnyside Communities is proud to share that Barb Frye, Director of Clinical Integration, has officially passed the...
Sunnyside Communities Hosts Leadership Retreat to Launch New Strategic Vision
Leadership and team members from across...
Sunnyside Communities Welcomes Cathy Symanski as Chief Financial Officer
After a thorough national search conducted by Deffet Group, Inc., Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce the...
Evergreen Returns: Stories That Stay With You
After a several-year pause, we’re proud to bring back Evergreen—the official magazine of Sunnyside Communities....
Sunnyside Communities Recognized in Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia 2025 Awards
Sunnyside Communities has been recognized in Virginia Living magazine’s Best of Virginia 2025 reader survey, with two...
Celebrating Speech and Hearing Month at Sunnyside Communities
May is recognized nationwide as Better Hearing and Speech Month — a time to shine a light on the importance of...
Sunnyside Communities President & CEO Josh Lyons Appointed to HealthCap Board
Sunnyside Communities is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Josh Lyons, has been appointed to the Board of...
Sunnyside
Duets and Travel Partnerships: Sisters and Siblings in Senior Adulthood
“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be...
Sunnyside’s Tiffany Marcum Featured on Evidence in Motion Blog
Sunnyside is proud to announce that Tiffany Marcum, OTR/L, one of our dedicated occupational therapists, was recently...
A Rockin’ Christmas at Sunnyside
For more than two decades, the spirit of Christmas has come to life at Sunnyside through a special project that blends...
Art Gala Showcases Creativity and Community at Sunnyside
The Sunnyside Art Gala once again filled...
Sunnyside Named Among North America’s Top 25 ‘Best in Wellness’ by ICAA NuStep
Sunnyside Retirement Community has been named one of North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living...
Sunnyside Assisted Living Hosts Joint Event with VMRC Residents
Sunnyside Retirement Community’s Assisted Living residents...
Sunnyside’s Annie Shaffer Named One of North America’s Top 5 Wellness Directors
Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, has been named one of North America’s Top 5...
Hearing at Home Services Coming to Sunnyside
Sunnyside in Harrisonburg is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hearing at Home, bringing professional hearing...
Supporting the Whole Person: New On-Campus Counseling Services
Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg is pleased to welcome Jon Burchard, MA, MEd, EdS, NCC, LPC, to campus....
Horse-Drawn Joy
At Sunnyside, the days have their own kind of...
Twilight, Tapas & Tunes
It was one of those September evenings that remind you why the Shenandoah Valley feels like home—sunlight stretching...
Sunnyside Residents Earn Five Ribbons at Rockingham County Fair
Sunnyside Assisted Living residents proudly showcased their...
Summit Square
The Company of Cats: Pam’s Story
You can smell Pam Freed’s apartment at Summit Square...
A Career That Cares Back: Healthcare Opportunities at Summit Square
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in healthcare, there’s no better place to start—or grow—than Summit...
Finding Her Place: Mary Kay Vanhooser
When you sit with Mary Kay Vanhooser, you get the sense she has lived several lifetimes in one. The conversation...
Summit Square Celebrates Meg Haislip at 100
In August, Summit Square marked a remarkable milestone: Margaret “Meg” Haislip, one of the community’s most cherished...
Anonymous Donation Honors Summit Square Employees
An anonymous donor has made a meaningful contribution to the Employee Emergency Relief Fund at Summit Square in...
A Life in Pieces: Mary Lily Nuckolls at Summit Square
The first time Mary Lily Nuckolls laid eyes on Summit Square, it was the day she moved in. Her husband, Jim, was...
More Than Words: How Florence Coggin Helps Residents Thrive
When you meet Florence Coggin, you can feel her energy for helping people right away. A speech therapist at Summit...
Summit Square Honored with Six Valley Favorites Awards
Summit Square has once again been recognized as a community favorite. The News Virginian recently announced this...
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – Summit Square
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it...
Amanda Argenbright Honored with Memory Maker Award by Alzheimer’s Association
This spring, Amanda Argenbright was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association with the prestigious Memory Maker Award...
Still in Motion: The Unstoppable Spirit of Betty Allen
Betty Allen was just thirteen when she left her childhood home in Underwood, Indiana, for Virginia — a move that would...
Colleen’s Experience with Outpatient Therapy at Summit Square
“I could feel the difference almost immediately.” When Colleen received a diagnosis of hip bursitis, her doctor...
King’s Grant
Showing Up When It Matters Most
During the late January winter storm, King’s Grant Executive Director, James Souter, shared the following message with...
King’s Grant The Best Kept Secret in Southern Virginia
There is a moment people have when they visit King’s Grant for the first time. They notice the quiet. The trees. The...
An Evening of Light and Remembrance
King’s Grant gathered this season for a milestone moment of remembrance, hosting its 30th annual Lights of Love...
A New Way to Ride at King’s Grant
King’s Grant has always been a place built for movement. Curving sidewalks trace the landscape. Gentle grades make...
In Her King’s Grant Cottage, One Woman Keeps History Alive
On a quiet afternoon at King’s Grant, resident Mabel...
Tour a Beautiful Apartment at King’s Grant with Brandon Earles
Join Marketing Counselor Brandon Earles for an exclusive tour of a stunning two-bedroom, two-bath apartment here at...
Faith, Family, and Finding Home: Dennis and Sylvia Knight’s Story
When Dennis and Sylvia Knight first set foot on the walking paths around King’s Grant’s lake, Dennis looked out across...
A Staycation at King’s Grant – Life by the Blue Ridge
It starts with a few days to slow down, settle in, and picture what life might look like here. We call it a...
Just the Facts with James: A Fresh Look Inside King’s Grant
We’re proud to introduce the very first edition of “Just the Facts with James!” — a brand-new quarterly update...
Talking About Assisted Living
It usually begins quietly, with a moment no one wants to name. A missed medication. A fall that could have been worse....
What to Look For if You Think Your Parents Need a Little More Help
When we’re young, our parents are the ones who steady us when we stumble. As the years pass, many adult children find...
Craig Assisted Living: Where Independence Finds a Hand to Hold
At Craig Assisted Living (AL) at King’s Grant, life begins with something simple: choice. Residents are encouraged to...